Survey shows record rise in UK business activity in June
by Larry Elliott Economics editor from on (#54XMM)
UK manufacturing returned to growth while activity in services sector contracted
Hopes of a rapid recovery in Britain's economy from lockdown have been boosted by a health check showing a record rise in business activity in June.
The monthly survey from IHS Markit/CIPS found that UK manufacturing returned to growth this month while there was a modest contraction in activity in the much-bigger services sector.
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